ArticleUnderwriting Risk Commitments And Registration RequirementsUnderwriting has its origins in the insurance industry, where it entailed assuming risks connected to potential losses. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawTope Adebayo LP
ArticleEmpowering The Future: Analysing Regulatory Policies To Catalyse Investment In Renewable Thermal Energy In NigeriaRecently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the new 350 Mega Watt (MW) Gwagwalada Independent Thermal Power Plant (Phase 1), projected to be completed within three (3) years.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleNERC's Guidelines On The Registration And Engagement Of Third‑Party Collection Service ProvidersIn furtherance of the implementation of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC")'s Order No. NERC/183/2019, which mandates the migration of Industrial...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleNigeria 2025 Licensing RoundNUPRC has announced that 50 blocks are up for offer in the 2025 Licensing Round commencing on December 1, 2025.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleUpstream Petroleum Fees And Rents (Temporary) Regulations, 2025On May 5, 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the "Commission") issued the Upstream Petroleum Fees and Rents (Temporary) Regulations, 2025 (the "Regulation")...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleEnvironmental Regulation In The Oil And Gas IndustryLike many other sectors in the Nigerian economy, there seems to be a myriad of regulations, laws and policies tailored toward the protection of the environment.NigeriaEnvironmentTope Adebayo LP
ArticleExploring Surrogacy In Nigeria: A Compassionate Journey To ParenthoodIn April 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that infertility has become a global health issue affecting millions of people of reproductive age.NigeriaFamily and MatrimonialTope Adebayo LP
ArticleThe 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial CausesThe dissolution of marriage often presents not only emotional and psychological challenges but also significant legal and financial complexities.NigeriaFamily and MatrimonialTope Adebayo LP
ArticleWhen Letters Of Credit Fail: Five Recurring Dispute Patterns In Trade FinanceLetters of credit remain one of the most successful instruments for managing payment risk in international trade, offering dual security to both buyers and sellers through bank-mediated documentary compliance.NigeriaFinance and BankingTope Adebayo LP
ArticleLegal Requirements For Foreign Direct Investment In NigeriaForeign Direct Investment ("FDI") plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and development in nations. The concept of FDI involves a financial investment made by a company or individual fromNigeriaGovernment, Public SectorTope Adebayo LP
ArticleIntellectual Property As Collateral- A Review Of The Stma ActIt is, indisputable that intellectual property (IP) rights represent important assets for companies within the innovative ecosystem and often comprises the foundation for market dominance and continued profitability. NigeriaIntellectual PropertyTope Adebayo LP
ArticleConcurrent Delay In Construction Contracts: A Pragmatic PerspectiveDelays on construction projects are common, often creating disputes over responsibility, extension of time and liquidated damages. Concurrent delays, where both the contractor and the employer contribute to the delay simultaneously, often create complexities.NigeriaReal Estate and ConstructionTope Adebayo LP
ArticleShaping The Future: How Law Is Empowering Nigeria's Digital EconomyAs we celebrate Digital Nigeria Day 2024, themed "Empowering a Digital Future," it is important to reflect on Nigeria's progress towards becoming a dynamic digital economy. In today's world...NigeriaStrategyTope Adebayo LP
ArticleThe Taxing Powers Of The Government On Value Added Tax (Vat) In NigeriaIt is a truism that no government can function properly without revenue. Revenue helps government meet its numerous responsibilities of improving the quality of life of the citizenry. NigeriaTaxTope Adebayo LP
ArticleA Report On The Nigerian Gas Industry And Investment Projections For 2024 And BeyondAs we stride into the new year, it is important to look back on the opportunities, challenges, and transformations witnessed so far within the oil & gas industryNigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleAssignments Under The Petroleum Industry Act: Investor Considerations From Upstream To Downstream PART 1Over the years, Nigeria's oil and gas industry has experienced a wave of divestments, as several international oil companies step back from certain assets...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTope Adebayo LP
ArticleZhongshan Fucheng Ind. Inv. Co. Ltd v. Nigeria: The Interplay Between Preservative Orders And Sovereign Immunity In The Seizure Of Nigeria's Presidential JetsThe intersection of pre-enforcement preservative orders and sovereign immunity presents a complex legal conundrum, particularly in cases where State assets are threatened with attachment to satisfy arbitral awards.NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTope Adebayo LP
ArticleRegulatory Alert: CAC To Enforce Business Letters Requirements Under Cama 2020The Corporate Affairs Commission has set a firm deadline for Nigerian companies to comply with mandatory disclosure requirements on all business correspondence. With enforcement beginning in August 2026, businesses must ensure their letters, invoices, and official documents display specific company information or face daily penalties and potential director liability. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawTope Adebayo LP
ArticleThe Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate – A Turning Point For Nigerian Financial MarketsIn a bid to align the Nigerian financial market with global standards and strengthen the efficiency of its financial market infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration...NigeriaFinance and BankingTope Adebayo LP
ArticleAnalysing Ondo State's $50 Billion Refinery AmbitionIn July 2025, Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ondo State Government, executed through the Ondo State...NigeriaInternational LawTope Adebayo LP